Invisable leak?

Question

Is it possible for tehre to be leaking in both front CV boots and an oil pan gasket, yet I have not seen any fluids on the driveway? The car is a 1996 Camry if it matters.

ooops, that should be INVISIBLE. I can spell, I just can't type!

Answer 1

i own a shop,and usually any kind of a leak will leave a trace of oil or grease,,but with today's cars id say just about anything is possible on them,i have seen CV joints go out,,and they wouldn't have any grease in them,and it kind of makes you wonder where it went to ,as far as the oil pan goes,,the oil from it can blow out the back of the car,making it appear to be dry ,and it may not be leaking when its setting still,this would be a main seal that would probably be leaking doing this,,good luck with it,,you need to find out where this stuff is going to,,hope this help,s.,happy new years.

Answer 2

If the CV boots are cracked, the grease will be thrown out while the axles are spinning, but they wont drip like an oil leak.

If the pan gasket IS leaking, you will definitely see oil on the ground. When you are driving, most of it will blow back as Dodge Man says, but some will STILL find it's way onto your driveway when you stop.

Answer 3

Usually, a "leak" in a axel boot is visible because the boot itself is torn. If possible, visually inspect the axel boots, (inner and outer) for small holes and tears. Replace if needed. The pan gasket can "wick" oil without leaking alot of oil. The oil can bleed through the gasket material, and leak small amounts of oil. Do not have it replaced unless you are losing more than one quart in 1000 mi. of normal driving. Otherwise, it just looks like someone is trying to make a quick buck off of you.

Answer 4

cv joints usually throw or sling the grease into the wheel wells as it is not runny like oil. oil pan leak would show on ground after sitting for a while. nothing is invisible when it comes to oil and grease.